The holidays are a time of family, food and fun.  You may have the chance to see family members for the first time since last year.  Uncle Joe may have gotten some new teeth.  Here’s what to do and what not to do when you notice a family member is sporting a new smile. What Not to Do Many people[…]

Vaping has been a hot topic in the news recently due to the serious medical complications doctors are seeing in teenage patients.  Many people began vaping as an alternative to traditional smoking, assuming it was healthier.  The problem is that vaping attracts a much younger audience than cigarettes do. As time progresses, and more and more people suffer the effects[…]

Hearing the phrase “Just pull it!” makes most dentists cringe.  Why?  Because there are consequences when you lose a tooth.  We understand that some teeth have a hopeless prognosis and must be removed.  We’re not talking about cases where extraction is the only option, and you opt to replace the missing tooth with a dental implant.  The consequences that this[…]

We know you have enough pressure as parents, so we hate to add one more thing.  But did you know that you have the power to prevent almost all of your children’s cavities?  Most cavities are preventable, and by following a few important rules, you can protect your children’s teeth and save yourself some money Oral Hygiene The first important[…]

This is a very important question and one we hear quite often. In recent years, there has been a lot of information and misinformation available about dental x-rays on the internet.  We understand that this question arises from a fear of the danger of radiation.  After all, radiation is a tool used to fight and kill cancer cells, so doesn’t[…]